University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

La Jolla, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
39 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
13:1

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1049329F0
ERAS®
Yes

Doesn't Participate In

  • Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match
  • Urology Match

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio
2:1
Program Faculty
18
Female Faculty
55.6%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (18)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
July 7
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
38 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Two times per week for 6 week(s)
5
Year 2 - Two times per week for 7 week(s)
6
Year 3 - Two times per week for 5 week(s)
7

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

9
Current Residents
PGY-1s3
PGY-2s3
PGY-3s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL27

Application Due

Jul 27, 2025

SEP5

Interview Period Starts

Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025

2027 - 2028

JUL26

Application Due

Jul 26, 2026

SEP4

Interview Period Starts

Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026